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V223 PBD

1999 Bentley Azure

Grey Petrol 6761cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

21,365 mi
Last recorded21,365 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 1999 Bentley Azure31,790 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV223 PBD
MakeBentley
ModelAzure
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,761cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 21,365 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 21,365 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2022 21,364 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 31 May 2018 20,751 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 20,590 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 20,509 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 20,404 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 20,371 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 20,188 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 19,136 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 18,923 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 16,972 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 16,964 miles

Brake operation has insufficient assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (3.3.D.3b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 13,496 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 12,008 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 12,008 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Bentley Azure?

Based on 5,991 MOT tests across 459 vehicles.

88.5%
Pass Rate
686
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
459
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 121
parking brake recording little or no effort 52
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 48
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 39
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29
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V223 PBD is a 1999 Bentley Azure in Grey with a 6,761cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1999 Bentley Azure models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 31,790 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Bentley Azure fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V223 PBD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Azure typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 27 years old, this Bentley Azure is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V223 PBD registered?

V223 PBD is a 1999 Bentley Azure, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for V223 PBD shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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